The Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia priority provides a regional context for learning in all areas of the curriculum. China, India and other Asian nations are growing rapidly and the power and influence they have in all areas of global endeavour is extensive. An understanding of Asia underpins the capacity of Australian students to be active and informed citizens working together to build harmonious local, regional and global communities, and build Australia’s social, intellectual and creative capital.
This priority is concerned with Asia literacy for all Australian students. Asia literacy develops knowledge, skills and understanding about the histories, geographies, cultures, arts, literatures and languages of the diverse countries of our region. It fosters social inclusion in the Australian community. It enables students to communicate and engage with the peoples of Asia so they can effectively live, work and learn in the region. Australia now has extensive engagement with Asia in areas such as trade, investment, immigration, tourism, education and humanitarian assistance and this engagement is vital to the prosperity of all Australians.
Asia can be defined in geographical terms, but it can also be described in terms of cultural, religious, historical and language boundaries or commonalities. In Australian schools, studies of Asia are likely to cover the subregions of:
North-east Asia, including China, Mongolia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan
South-east Asia, including Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, East Timor, the Philippines and Cambodia
South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Organising ideas
Organising ideas reflects the essential knowledge, understandings and skills for the priority. The organising ideas are embedded in the content descriptions and elaborations of each learning area as appropriate.
Asia and its diversity
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The peoples and countries of Asia are diverse in ethnic background, traditions, cultures, belief systems and religions.
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Interactions between diverse environments and human activity shape the countries of Asia and its region and have influence globally. Achievements and contributions of the peoples of Asia
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The achievements of the peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour, and their participation is fundamental to the well being and progress of the world.
OI.4
The arts and literature of Asia have significant influence on the aesthetic and creative pursuits of people and societies in Australia, the region and globally. Asia-Australia engagement
OI.5
For Australians to be good regional and global citizens we need to understand, learn from, and engage and communicate with our Asian neighbours.
OI.6
Australia is located in the Asia region and our histories from ancient times to the present are linked.
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Australians have played and are playing important roles in major events and developments in the Asia region.
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Australians of Asian heritage have influenced Australia’s history and continue to influence its dynamic culture and society. http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/CrossCurriculumPriorities/Asia-and-Australias-engagement-with- Asia
The Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia priority provides a regional context for learning in all areas of the curriculum. China, India and other Asian nations are growing rapidly and the power and influence they have in all areas of global endeavour is extensive. An understanding of Asia underpins the capacity of Australian students to be active and informed citizens working together to build harmonious local, regional and global communities, and build Australia’s social, intellectual and creative capital.
This priority is concerned with Asia literacy for all Australian students. Asia literacy develops knowledge, skills and understanding about the histories, geographies, cultures, arts, literatures and languages of the diverse countries of our region. It fosters social inclusion in the Australian community. It enables students to communicate and engage with the peoples of Asia so they can effectively live, work and learn in the region. Australia now has extensive engagement with Asia in areas such as trade, investment, immigration, tourism, education and humanitarian assistance and this engagement is vital to the prosperity of all Australians.
Asia can be defined in geographical terms, but it can also be described in terms of cultural, religious, historical and language boundaries or commonalities. In Australian schools, studies of Asia are likely to cover the subregions of:
North-east Asia, including China, Mongolia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan
South-east Asia, including Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, East Timor, the Philippines and Cambodia
South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Organising ideas
Organising ideas reflects the essential knowledge, understandings and skills for the priority. The organising ideas are embedded in the content descriptions and elaborations of each learning area as appropriate.
Asia and its diversity
OI.1
The peoples and countries of Asia are diverse in ethnic background, traditions, cultures, belief systems and religions.
OI.2
Interactions between diverse environments and human activity shape the countries of Asia and its region and have influence globally.
Achievements and contributions of the peoples of Asia
OI.3
The achievements of the peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour, and their participation is fundamental to the well being and progress of the world.
OI.4
The arts and literature of Asia have significant influence on the aesthetic and creative pursuits of people and societies in Australia, the region and globally.
Asia-Australia engagement
OI.5
For Australians to be good regional and global citizens we need to understand, learn from, and engage and communicate with our Asian neighbours.
OI.6
Australia is located in the Asia region and our histories from ancient times to the present are linked.
OI.7
Australians have played and are playing important roles in major events and developments in the Asia region.
OI.8
Australians of Asian heritage have influenced Australia’s history and continue to influence its dynamic culture and society.
http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/CrossCurriculumPriorities/Asia-and-Australias-engagement-with-
Asia
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